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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.54, 130.33 and 73.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.54, 130.33 and 73.77 is: 101.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.54 : 130.33 = 73.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.54/130.33 = 73.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.54x = 130.33 × 73.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.54x = 9,614.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,614.37/94.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.70

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